University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Welcome Home, Coach Habetz
6/28/2024 3:22:00 PM | Softball
Alyson Habetz, a celebrated Ragin' Cajuns student-athlete and renowned softball coach, was officially introduced as the fifth head coach in Louisiana Softball's storied history on Friday, June 28, 2024.
A native of nearby Crowley, Louisiana, Habetz ascends to the head coach ranks in her hometown area of the Acadiana region. A basketball and softball player for the Ragin' Cajuns from 1990-95, she returns to where her impactful contributions to women's athletics began.
To view Coach Habetz's introductory press conference click here or press the play button on the image above.
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT COACH ALYSON HABETZ
Yvette Girouard (Hall of Fame Louisiana Head Softball Coach, 1981-2000)
"The University of Louisiana hit a walk off grand slam! Alyson Habetz has all the qualities of a leader one could ever dream of hiring. Welcome home "Aly from Crowley"!
Patrick Murphy (Current Alabama Head Softball Coach)
"I can't imagine a better pairing in college softball than Alyson Habetz and Louisiana. She played two sports at UL and is a native of Cajun country. The fit between both school and person is perfect. I'm very happy for both."
Tim Walton (Current Florida Head Softball Coach)
"What a fantastic hire Louisiana just made! Coach Alyson Habetz is an unbelievable human, a fierce competitor, and a great softball coach. Aly is going to do a great job in the community and continue the rich Cajun tradition of winning at the highest level."
Holly Rowe (ESPN Sports Reporter)
"It's so wonderful to see Alyson Habetz leading Louisiana Softball. As a local legend, I know she will be passionate about continuing the great UL softball legacy that she helped create."
Jennie Finch (All-American and U.S. Olympian Softball Athlete)
"I cannot think of a better person to lead the Ragin' Cajuns Softball program than Alyson Habetz. She is a trailblazer herself and an incredible leader! Her Louisiana roots are through and through, she's one of the most passionate, humble, and Spirit led people I know! The best is yet to come for UL!"
Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame UCLA Head Softball Coach, 1989-2006)
"Alyson Habetz is one of the most talented, respected, and beloved humans in the sport of softball. If I were a parent of a student athlete, I would love to have her coached by Alyson. Aly, will produce the next generation of great leaders and softball players. Her passion for life is infectious!"
Mike White (Current Texas Head Softball Coach)
"It's always exciting to see a former player return to their alma mater as the Head Coach. Coach Habetz has helped build Alabama into a perennial power and I have no doubt she will do the same at Louisiana. She has the experience, the knowledge and the recruiting connections to take the Louisiana softball program to new heights."
Nick Saban (Alabama Head Football Coach, 2007-24)
"Alyson Habetz is not only a great softball coach, but she is an even better person. We could not be more excited to see Alyson get this well-deserved opportunity to serve as the head softball coach at her alma mater the University of Louisiana. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. She is a leader that will develop the young women in her program athletically, academically and personally at the highest levels."
A native of nearby Crowley, Louisiana, Habetz ascends to the head coach ranks in her hometown area of the Acadiana region. A basketball and softball player for the Ragin' Cajuns from 1990-95, she returns to where her impactful contributions to women's athletics began.
To view Coach Habetz's introductory press conference click here or press the play button on the image above.
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT COACH ALYSON HABETZ
Yvette Girouard (Hall of Fame Louisiana Head Softball Coach, 1981-2000)
"The University of Louisiana hit a walk off grand slam! Alyson Habetz has all the qualities of a leader one could ever dream of hiring. Welcome home "Aly from Crowley"!
Patrick Murphy (Current Alabama Head Softball Coach)
"I can't imagine a better pairing in college softball than Alyson Habetz and Louisiana. She played two sports at UL and is a native of Cajun country. The fit between both school and person is perfect. I'm very happy for both."
Tim Walton (Current Florida Head Softball Coach)
"What a fantastic hire Louisiana just made! Coach Alyson Habetz is an unbelievable human, a fierce competitor, and a great softball coach. Aly is going to do a great job in the community and continue the rich Cajun tradition of winning at the highest level."
Holly Rowe (ESPN Sports Reporter)
"It's so wonderful to see Alyson Habetz leading Louisiana Softball. As a local legend, I know she will be passionate about continuing the great UL softball legacy that she helped create."
Jennie Finch (All-American and U.S. Olympian Softball Athlete)
"I cannot think of a better person to lead the Ragin' Cajuns Softball program than Alyson Habetz. She is a trailblazer herself and an incredible leader! Her Louisiana roots are through and through, she's one of the most passionate, humble, and Spirit led people I know! The best is yet to come for UL!"
Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame UCLA Head Softball Coach, 1989-2006)
"Alyson Habetz is one of the most talented, respected, and beloved humans in the sport of softball. If I were a parent of a student athlete, I would love to have her coached by Alyson. Aly, will produce the next generation of great leaders and softball players. Her passion for life is infectious!"
Mike White (Current Texas Head Softball Coach)
"It's always exciting to see a former player return to their alma mater as the Head Coach. Coach Habetz has helped build Alabama into a perennial power and I have no doubt she will do the same at Louisiana. She has the experience, the knowledge and the recruiting connections to take the Louisiana softball program to new heights."
Nick Saban (Alabama Head Football Coach, 2007-24)
"Alyson Habetz is not only a great softball coach, but she is an even better person. We could not be more excited to see Alyson get this well-deserved opportunity to serve as the head softball coach at her alma mater the University of Louisiana. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. She is a leader that will develop the young women in her program athletically, academically and personally at the highest levels."
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